The Capitec External Bursary 2027 is open for South African students who want to study full-time in 2027 in fields linked to technology, data, business and financial services. Capitec’s bursary portal confirms that applications close on 12 August 2026 at 14:00.
At a glance
Sponsor/host: Capitec
Opportunity type: External bursary programme
Who it’s for: 2026 matric learners, gap-year students after matric, and current full-time undergraduate students who meet Capitec’s criteria
Study level: Bachelor’s degree or Honours level, NQF 7 or higher; Masters and PhD applicants do not qualify
Fields: Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Digital Marketing, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Quantitative Management and Statistics
Closing date: 12 August 2026 at 14:00
Last verified: 29 June 2026
High-value notes (read this first)
This bursary is aimed at students who will study full-time in 2027. The official portal specifically excludes N4/N5/N6, Higher Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Masters and Doctoral study, as well as TVET, community college, graduate/business school and distance-learning students.
The bursary includes a work-back obligation. Successful bursars may be required to work back for Capitec for every year of funding received, or refund the bursary value plus interest if the work-back terms are not met.
About the sponsor
Capitec is a South African bank focused on simplified, accessible and technology-enabled banking. Its external bursary programme supports students in fields important to future banking, data, technology and business innovation.
Sponsor/entity link: Capitec early careers page
What it covers
- Full tuition and registration fees
- Accommodation
- Textbooks
- Meal allowance
- Work-readiness and onboarding support
- Personal development support
The final bursary package is confirmed only when successful applicants receive their final bursary award or pledge letter.
Eligibility
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must be a 2026 matric learner, gap-year learner after matric in 2025, or a current full-time tertiary student in 2026
- Must be studying or planning to study full-time in 2027
- Must be pursuing an accepted Bachelor’s degree or Honours qualification
- Grade 12 applicants must have a Bachelor’s pass with a minimum average of 65%
- Tertiary applicants must have an average of at least 65% for the latest full academic years
- Must be in one of Capitec’s accepted fields of study
Documents to prepare
- Certified copy of valid South African ID
- Certified parent/guardian ID copies or death certificate where applicable
- Proof of household income, SASSA documents, payslips or affidavits where applicable
- NSFAS funding confirmation or affidavit if never funded by NSFAS
- Other bursary/funding confirmation or affidavit if never funded by another award
- Grade 11 final report and Grade 12 latest report for current matric learners
- Matric certificate where applicable
- Latest official tertiary academic transcript and full academic record for tertiary applicants
- 2026 university fee statement and accommodation lease where applicable
- Disability documentation where applicable
Closing date
12 August 2026 at 14:00.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying for a Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Masters or PhD route, which the portal excludes
- Applying as a distance-learning, TVET or community-college student
- Uploading certified documents older than three months
- Leaving out NSFAS or other funding affidavits/confirmations
- Ignoring the work-back obligation
How this opportunity was verified
Verified against Capitec’s own early-careers page and the official Capitec External Bursary Portal, including application status, closing date, funding coverage, eligibility rules and required-document checklist.
How to apply
- Open the Capitec External Bursary Portal.
- Select Capitec External Bursary 2027.
- Read the full bursary details and required-document list.
- Complete the online application and upload all required supporting documents.
- Submit before the closing date and time.